“Here, we’d just speed up and turn our wipers on.” – Bill Hicks, on what would happen in Texas if a pedestrian tried to randomly cross the road Portland and New York City are very different places. (Film at … Read More … Read More
walking
How your mode of travel affects your experience
I recently attended Dan Savage’s Valentine’s Day live event. I’ve actually spent the past three V-Days with Dan, but this is the first year he came to my town instead of me going to his. The event was in … Read More … Read More
Tags: Dan Savage, driving, Portland, walking
Can you help make places more people-friendly?
Why no one walks (or, this land was not made for you or me)
How (and why) to avoid taxis when traveling
Why cities are better experienced on the surface
I talked about bike share in New York City, and how it has the potential to change the fabric of the street. But I also didn’t test it out myself, as I lacked a helmet. Lame, I know, but … Read More … Read More
Tags: bike share, cities, cycling, New York City, walking